Recommended Comic Book Cleaning and Pressing Supplies


These are the products I use for cleaning and pressing comics. Others recommend a few additional supplies but I find these are the only ones I ever use.

Pressing Supplies


Swivel Press Machine

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Clamshell Press Machine

Tusy Press Machine

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Aluminum Plates

Aluminum Pressing Plates

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Disposable Gloves

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Magazine Backer Boards

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SRP Paper

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65lb Cardstock

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Printer Paper

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110lb Cardstock

Handheld Steamer

Handheld Steamer

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Distilled Water

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Distilled Water Bulk

Distilled Water Bulk

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Cold Pressing Board (And Thickness)

Cold Pressing Board

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Cleaning Supplies


Broad-Tipped Eraser

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Fine-Tipped Eraser

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Absorene Pad

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Cleaning Pads (Must be Lint-Free!)

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Swiffer Dry Cloth

Swiffer Cloth

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Dental Scraper

Dental Picks Scrapers

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Repairing Supplies


Precision Tip Cotton Swabs

Using a cotton swab on a comic to repair it

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European to US Plug Adapter

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Tic Attack Board

Tic Attack Board

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Chamfered Board

Chamfered Pressing Boards

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Bone Folder Tool

Bone Folder Tool

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Ball Bearing

Ball Bearing

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Spray Bottles

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Organizational Supplies


Basic Clean/Press Guide

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Desk Organizer/Storage

Desktop Storage Drawers

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Paper Storage Containers

Plastic Drawers Two Pack

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  • I use the desk organizer to hold erasers, makeup pads, pens, etc.
  • The storage containers will hold magazine backer boards, copy paper, and cardstock as well as transfer paper and a few misc supplies you might need.

Clamp-On Desk Lamp

Desk Lamp

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Stand-Alone Desk Lamp

Stand Alone Desk Lamp

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I prefer to have several lamps placed around my work area as well as the overhead lamp that came with the room. I currently have two clamp-on desk lamps as well as a stand-alone lamp I found at a yard sale. I also have an Ikea lamp that attaches to the wall but I wouldn’t buy it if I had to do it again. It doesn’t turn enough to make a big difference. I’d rather just have another clamp-on lamp or a stand-alone lamp.